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Robert Pattinson is producing and eyeing the lead role in the new A24 crime thriller

Robert Pattinson is now ready to produce an upcoming A24 crime thriller. Pattinson got his big break playing the male lead, Edward Cullen dusk Series. Since, Pattinson has become a huge star in both the indie and mainstream scenesactive in wide-ranging projects, including Good time, principleAnd The Batman. Pattinson's last few years were slow, but he appeared in the English-language dub of The Boy and the Heron last year. Pattinson will star in Bong Joon-ho's film in early 2025 Mickey17.




According to deadlinePattinson has now tackled his next project with A24. The film in question bears the title Prime timeand Pattinson will serve as producer. Prime time It is directed by documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim. A vague initial The synopsis of the film states: “Follow a journalist as he delves into the underworld of crime and changes television forever.Prime time is reportedly inspired by NBC Dateline's program To catch a predator. Pattinson is also eyeing the lead role, but contrary to his status as the film's producer, his role has not yet been confirmed.


What this means for Robert Pattinson's career

Pattinson returns to A24


Prime timeThe screenplay is written by Ajon Singh. Next to Pattinson Producers on the project include Brighton McCloskey, Brian Kavanaugh Jones, Fred Berger, Lars Knudsen, Ari Aster and Tyler Campellone. The executive producers are Oppenheim, Singh, William Iannaccone, AJ Bourscheid and Emily Hildner. Taking on a producer role Prime time is a big deal for Pattinson's career, as it's only the second time the star has done this. The first came when he served as executive producer Remember me in 2010.

Pattinson's work Prime time will also be a good addition to its existing relationship with A24. Since manufacturing his A24 debut in the dystopian sci-fi film The Rover in 2014Pattinson has worked with the studio on four other films. These films contain Good time, High life, The lighthouseAnd The souvenir part II. Some of these films were some of Pattinson's highest-rated films, so continuing his A24 legacy could be hugely beneficial to his career.


Robert Pattinson isn't the only reason to be excited about primetime

Director Lance Oppenheim has also shown promise

HBO Ren Faire

Considering Pattinson's great track record in independent films, it's enough to make him stand alone Prime time an incredibly exciting project. However, the film's potential for success becomes greater when director Oppenheim's contributions are taken into account. Through his work on the Sundance documentary A kind of heaven and the much-discussed HBO documentaries Ren FaireOppenheim has demonstrated his talent for portraying interesting subcultures. Incorporating this interest into a fictional crime film could lead to fascinating character explorations, especially if supported Pattinson.

Source: Deadline